Hampton, VA to Stanleytown, VA is 260.9 miles and takes about 5h 25m via Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 64, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Virginia, beginning in the Southeast region and ending in the same area. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making for a straightforward trip. It's a solid option if you need to cover ground efficiently between these two points in the Old Dominion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.5 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi
1h
I 64
51.2 mi
56m
Highway 58
37.7 mi
48m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
US 58
15.6 mi
20m
Danville Expressway
13.9 mi
16m
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi
17m
South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
— 55.8 mi, about 1h
Traffic on I-85
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~887 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,234
Quietest
2 AM
~140 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Stanleytown, VA.
1
Start on North King Street
126 ft·5 sec·North King Street
2
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·42 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
3
Turn right onto VA 134
0.9 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 64 WestUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 64
2.5 mi·3 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
51 mi·56 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 211Toward VA 106: Talleysville, RoxburyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
152 ft·7 sec
9
Turn left onto VA 106
3.2 mi·4 min·Emmaus Church Road
10
Continue on VA 106
13 mi·17 min·Roxbury Road
11
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi·2 min·Jordan Point Road
12
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 106; VA 156
2.0 mi·2 min·James River Drive
13
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.2 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
14
Turn left onto VA 156 Business
1.8 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
15
Continue on VA 36
0.4 mi·26 sec·Oaklawn Boulevard
16
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi·1 min·Woodlawn Street
17
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi·1 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
18
Continue on VA 36
4.3 mi·5 min·East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: DurhamUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 85
56 mi·1 hr·Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 12BToward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase CityUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
252 ft·9 sec
Exit 12BToward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
24
Turn right onto US 58
503 ft·12 sec·East Atlantic Street
25
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
26
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway 1
27
Continue on US 58
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
28
Turn straight onto US 58
4.0 mi·5 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, DanvilleUse the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 58; VA 49
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
31
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
32
Continue on US 58; US 360
3.1 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
33
Take the ramp onto US 58
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 58
Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
34
Merge onto US 29; US 58
14 mi·16 min·Danville Expressway
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 58
15 mi·20 min·US 58
36
Continue on US 58 BUS
3.6 mi·5 min·A L Philpott Highway
Toward US 58 West: Business, Martinsville
37
Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
0.9 mi·1 min·East Church Street
38
Turn right onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·Hooker Street
39
Turn right onto Fairy Street
116 ft·4 sec·Fairy Street
40
Turn left onto VA 457
2.3 mi·3 min·Commonwealth Boulevard East
41
Turn right onto US 220 BUS
4.1 mi·6 min·Virginia Avenue
42
Continue on VA 57
1.2 mi·1 min·Fairy Stone Park Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Continue on VA 57
0.4 mi·36 sec·Fairystone Park Highway
44
Arrive at destination
VA 57
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, leaving in the morning is recommended to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. While this route can be completed in one day, there is one recommended stop, so plan for a brief pause to stretch your legs. With a fuel cost estimated at $43, ensure your tank is full before departing Hampton, VA, and keep an eye on your gauge as you approach Stanleytown, VA, as services can be spaced out on some highway stretches. The longest stretch without an exit is 55.8 miles, so plan your break before or after that segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.5 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.5 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanleytown, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hampton, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hampton, VA
This is one driving day of about 260.9 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Hampton, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 142.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip|~6m in|I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55.1 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 211
Toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
8
85.9 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
8
141.9 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
8
142.1 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12B
Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.50 one way
$82.99 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$45.25
$90.49
premium
$4.78
$49.09
$98.18
diesel
$5.35
$54.95
$109.91
Estimated Tolls: $3.91
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(55.8 mi)$3.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.3
0
$27.39
$12.52
Efficient EV
65.2
0
$22.83
$10.44
EV Truck/SUV
104.4
1
$36.53
$16.70
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Hampton, VA
Afternoon
in Hampton on Wednesday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 13 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Stanleytown, VA
Afternoon
in Stanleytown on Wednesday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
S 2 mph1% chanceLive forecast
82°F
Lawrenceville, VA
130 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 90
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 260.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the 260.9 miles on interstates like the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 64. You'll encounter a segment of 55.8 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike without exiting, which means consistent cruising. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through populated areas before transitioning to more open highway miles. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur later in your drive.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 64.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 260.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
958 ft7 ft
Total Climb
1,022 ft
Total Descent
264 ft
Highest Point
958 ft
~242.3 mi in
Elevation Range
952 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampton, VA and Stanleytown, VA, road signs point toward Roxbury, Chase City, Danville and Martinsville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 260.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.91 in tolls one way, starting with Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stanleytown, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield, Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Stanleytown, VA before the return drive.
